Program Overview

University Program: Minor in Special Education

The Minor in Special Education is a 4-course track program that offers two tracks: Track 1 - Inclusive Education and Track 2 - Early Childhood Special Education. Courses taken for the Minor in Special Education can also be used towards one of the Education Specialist Credential Programs, provided that the student has obtained a bachelor's degree before enrolling in the credential program.

Track 1 - Inclusive Education

• EDSE 102 - Speech, Language & Typical, Atypical Development
• EDSE 110 - Autism Spectrum Disorders
• EDSE 124 - Methodologies for English Learners with and without Disabilities
• EDSE 241 - Emerging Technology for All Learners
  • Please note that EDSE 241 is only offered in the fall semester.
  • EDSE 124 and EDSE 110 are typically offered in the spring semester.

Track 2 - Early Childhood Special Education

• EDSE 102 - Speech, Language & Typical, Atypical Development
• EDSE 104 - Atypical Development in Young Children
• EDSE 108 - Assessment and Evaluation: Atypical Young Children
• EDSE 110 - Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • Please note that EDSE 104 and EDSE 108 are typically offered in the fall semester.
  • EDSE 110 is typically offered in the spring semester.

Steps to Request to Add a Minor

To earn a minor in Special Education (Inclusive or Early Childhood), students must apply to declare the minor. The application process involves reviewing eligibility criteria and completing the application form.

• Minor Application due dates:
  • Fall Semester: October 1
  • Spring Semester: March 1
• Minor applications will be accepted from the beginning of the semester until the due date.
• Minor applications will be processed 4-6 weeks after submission.
• Students will be notified when their minor application is complete.
• No applications will be processed during the summer.